How to Quit Smoking?
It’s never too late to quit smoking. Quitting smoking now improves your health and reduces your risk of heart disease, cancer, lung disease, and other smoking-related illnesses.
Start Your Quitting Journey Today!
You’ve decided to quit smoking. Congratulations! Your first day without cigarettes can be difficult. Here are five steps you can take to handle your quit day and gain confidence about staying quit.
- Stick to Your Plan
- Get Support
- Stay Busy
- Avoid Smoking Triggers
- Stay Positive
- Lean on positive people
- Chat with a quit smoking counselor
Smoking and Increased Health Risks
Smokers are more likely than nonsmokers to develop heart disease, stroke, and lung cancer
- For coronary heart disease by 2 to 4 times
- For stroke by 2 to 4 times
- Developing lung cancer by 25 times
- Smoking causes diminished overall health, increased absenteeism from work, and increased health care utilization and cost